BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya emphasized that unity and courage helped Filipino revolutionaries win freedom and remain essential in addressing today’s challenges at the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration, Friday, June 12, 2026. “We enjoy freedom because of the courage and unity of our ancestors,” the mayor said. He added that patriotism today means continue reading : Bacolod Celebrates Independence Day, Highlights Youth’s Role in Nation-Building
The youth will take center stage in Bacolod City’s 128th Independence Day celebration on Friday at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), with volleyball standout Brianna Nikola Ang joining the event. Ang, captain of the Bacolod Tay Tung High School volleyball team that won the Palarong Pambansa championship in 2024, will be among the featured continue reading : Brianna Ang to Join Bacolod’s 128th Independence Day Celebration at BCGC
BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City’s vision of becoming a circular, resilient, and inclusive city by 2030 received a boost as representatives from the European Union (EU) and the European business community met with local leaders to explore partnerships in sustainability, green investments, and economic development. The visiting delegation was led by Dawn Marie Cabigon of continue reading : Bacolod Strengthens EU Ties for Sustainable Growth and Green Investments
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya led the distribution of free school supplies at A.L. Jayme Elementary School on Monday, June 8, marking the official launch of Bacolod City’s school supplies and P.E. uniform distribution program for public school learners. The program will benefit approximately 113,000 students from Kindergarten to Senior High School enrolled in continue reading : BACOLOD CITY STARTS DISTRIBUTION OF FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO 113,000 PUBLIC SCHOOL LEARNERS
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has committed to completing the redevelopment of the Bacolod City Government Center and Heritage Plaza by September or October this year. Engr. Amelita S. Caganda, Manager of TIEZA’s Construction Management Department, said that the major components of the infrastructure projects at the Bacolod City Public Plaza and continue reading : TIEZA TARGETS COMPLETION OF BACOLOD GOVERNMENT CENTER, HERITAGE PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT BY SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has committed to completing the redevelopment of the Bacolod City Government Center and Heritage Plaza by September or October this year. Engr. Amelita S. Caganda, Manager of TIEZA’s Construction Management Department, said that the major components of the infrastructure projects at the Bacolod City Public Plaza and continue reading : TIEZA TARGETS COMPLETION OF BACOLOD GOVERNMENT CENTER, HERITAGE PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT BY SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER
For the first time not only in Bacolod, but in the entire Philippines, the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 SEABA Qualifiers will be hosted right here in the City of Smiles! Bacolod was chosen by FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas because of the city’s growing capacity to host international events — from continue reading : BACOLOD MAKES SPORTS HISTORY!
BACOLOD CITY — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) announced a major breakthrough in one of the city’s most high-profile criminal cases while reporting significant gains in its anti-criminality and anti-illegal drug campaigns. During a press conference with Mayor Greg Gasataya, BCPO Director Police Colonel Eugene Rebadomia confirmed that rape and homicide charges were filed continue reading : Freya Mae Go Case Solved; Mayor, BCPO Offer ₱200,000 Reward for Information on Robbery Suspects
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya officially opened the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2026 on May 29 at the SM City Bacolod Manokan Country, leading the ceremonial grilling that marked the start of the city’s much-anticipated culinary celebration. The opening ceremony brought together city officials, tourism stakeholders, media partners, and festival supporters, showcasing Bacolod’s pride continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Opens Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2026, Highlights Culinary Pride and Economic Impact
With the rehabilitation of the Bacolod Public Plaza nearing completion, Mayor Greg Gasataya led the turnover of newly refurbished G-Carts (Government Carts) to 31 plaza vendors on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The initiative aims to uplift the livelihood of vendors while contributing to a more colorful and greener urban landscape for the city’s iconic public continue reading : City Turns Over G-Carts to 31 Bacolod Public Plaza Vendors
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya has doubled the monthly allowance of senior citizen association presidents from ₱500 to ₱1,000 and fulfilled his commitment to establish a dedicated Senior Citizen Center, which has now been completed following his first executive order upon assuming office. The development was highlighted today, May 26, as 80 presidents of continue reading : Gasataya Doubles Senior Leaders’ Allowance, Completes Senior Citizen Center
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya formally issued special permits to 42 ambulant vendors operating along North Capitol Road (Lagoon), recognizing their livelihood while the city intensifies road-clearing measures on major streets. For vendors like 37-year-old Ronela Lagahit, the permit marks the end of decades of uncertainty while selling fresh fruit juice coolers along Aguinaldo continue reading : Mayor Gasataya Grants Special Permits to 42 Ambulant Vendors
Mayor Greg Gasataya appealed for cooperation among all sectors to address traffic and road safety concerns during the National Road Safety Month 2026 activity held at the Bacolod City Police Office on Monday, May 25. The activity gathered traffic personnel and representatives from various agencies involved in traffic management and road safety. In his message, continue reading : City Intensifies Road Safety Efforts in Celebration of Road Safety Month
